Decisive: meaning, definitions and examples
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decisive
[ dɪˈsaɪsɪv ]
in a situation
settling an issue; producing a definite result.
Synonyms
conclusive, conclusive, definitive
Examples of usage
- His decisive actions saved the company from bankruptcy.
- She made a decisive move that changed the course of the negotiation.
character
having or showing the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He is known for his decisive leadership style.
- She is a decisive manager who doesn't hesitate to take action.
Translations
Translations of the word "decisive" in other languages:
🇵🇹 decisivo
🇮🇳 निर्णायक
🇩🇪 entscheidend
🇮🇩 menentukan
🇺🇦 вирішальний
🇵🇱 decydujący
🇯🇵 決定的な (けっていてきな)
🇫🇷 décisif
🇪🇸 decisivo
🇹🇷 kararlı
🇰🇷 결정적인 (gyeoljeongjeogin)
🇸🇦 حاسِم
🇨🇿 rozhodující
🇸🇰 rozhodujúci
🇨🇳 决定性的 (juédìng xìng de)
🇸🇮 odločilen
🇮🇸 ákveðinn
🇰🇿 шешуші
🇬🇪 გადამწყვეტი (gadamyts'q'veti)
🇦🇿 qəti
🇲🇽 decisivo
Word origin
The word 'decisive' comes from the Latin word 'decisivus', which means cutting off or determining. It first appeared in the English language in the early 17th century. The concept of being decisive has always been valued in leadership and decision-making, as it signifies the ability to make clear and effective choices. Throughout history, decisive leaders have been praised for their ability to take action and produce definite results.
See also: decidability, decidable, decide, decided, decider, deciding, decision, decisively, decisiveness, indecisive, undecided.